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- Whale Oil Lamp, 1813-1830 -
- 1813-1830
- Collections - Artifact
Whale Oil Lamp, 1813-1830
- Hand Lamp, circa 1830 - The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as the Shakers, is a religious sect begun in the late 1700s. Members banded together into small, mostly self-sufficient, communal enclaves scattered from Maine to Kentucky. Shaker craftsmen fashioned household furnishings with plain lines, little ornamentation, and painted or stained in a uniform color. Their craftsmanship expressed honesty, simplicity, and utility--in keeping with the guiding principles of the Shaker faith.
- circa 1830
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Hand Lamp, circa 1830
The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as the Shakers, is a religious sect begun in the late 1700s. Members banded together into small, mostly self-sufficient, communal enclaves scattered from Maine to Kentucky. Shaker craftsmen fashioned household furnishings with plain lines, little ornamentation, and painted or stained in a uniform color. Their craftsmanship expressed honesty, simplicity, and utility--in keeping with the guiding principles of the Shaker faith.
- Whale Oil Lamp, circa 1850 - Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. The glass base of this lamp broke and it was given a new base made of tin.
- circa 1850
- Collections - Artifact
Whale Oil Lamp, circa 1850
Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. The glass base of this lamp broke and it was given a new base made of tin.
- Fish Oil Chandelier, Patented 1836 - Alonzo Platt patented the "Union Lamp" in 1836. It received its name from the "union" of the three oil fonts at the mouth of each fish. The even spacing between reservoirs and their peculiar shape produce a vivid, even and unobstructed light. A rare example, it was likely hung in a parlor or dining room.
- 1836
- Collections - Artifact
Fish Oil Chandelier, Patented 1836
Alonzo Platt patented the "Union Lamp" in 1836. It received its name from the "union" of the three oil fonts at the mouth of each fish. The even spacing between reservoirs and their peculiar shape produce a vivid, even and unobstructed light. A rare example, it was likely hung in a parlor or dining room.
- Advertisement for Dietz, Brother & Co. Genuine Doric Lamp, 1845 -
- 1845
- Collections - Artifact
Advertisement for Dietz, Brother & Co. Genuine Doric Lamp, 1845
- Whale Oil Lamp, circa 1825 - Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. The glass base of this lamp broke and it was given a new base made of tin.
- circa 1825
- Collections - Artifact
Whale Oil Lamp, circa 1825
Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. The glass base of this lamp broke and it was given a new base made of tin.
- Make-Do Whale Oil Lamp, 1850-1883 - Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. The glass base of this lamp broke and it was given a new base made of tin.
- 1850-1883
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Make-Do Whale Oil Lamp, 1850-1883
Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. The glass base of this lamp broke and it was given a new base made of tin.
- Whale Oil Lamp Filler, 1815-1830 -
- 1815-1830
- Collections - Artifact
Whale Oil Lamp Filler, 1815-1830
- Whale Oil Lamp, 1830-1856 - Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to buy pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates, porringers, or other household items. Oil or burning fluid lamps provided light on cloudy days or after the sun went down.
- 1830-1856
- Collections - Artifact
Whale Oil Lamp, 1830-1856
Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to buy pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates, porringers, or other household items. Oil or burning fluid lamps provided light on cloudy days or after the sun went down.
- Make-Do Whale Oil Lamp, circa 1845 - Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. A tinsmith likely fashioned a weighted tin pan for this pewter whale oil lamp when it needed a new base.
- circa 1845
- Collections - Artifact
Make-Do Whale Oil Lamp, circa 1845
Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. A tinsmith likely fashioned a weighted tin pan for this pewter whale oil lamp when it needed a new base.